Subtract 12/45 from 80/2, Solve 40 0/2

Subtract 12/45 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/45

80/2 - 12/45 is 596/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
80/2 = 80 × 45/2 × 45 = 3600/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/90 - 24/90 = 3600 - 24/90 = 3576/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 596/15
In mixed form: 3911/15

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