Subtract 45/60 from 81/12
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 45/60
81/12 - 45/60 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
81/12 = 81 × 5/12 × 5 = 405/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/60 - 45/60 = 405 - 45/60 = 360/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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