Subtract 45/7 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 6 3/7
90/12 - 45/7 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
90/12 = 90 × 7/12 × 7 = 630/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
45/7 = 45 × 12/7 × 12 = 540/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/84 - 540/84 = 630 - 540/84 = 90/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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