Subtract 10/12 from 90/45, Solve 2 0/45

Subtract 10/12 from 90/45

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 10/12

90/45 - 10/12 is 7/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 150/180 = 360 - 150/180 = 210/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6

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