Subtract 45/36 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 9/36
8/12 - 45/36 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/36 - 45/36 = 24 - 45/36 = -21/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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