Subtract 45/15 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 3 0/15
1/45 - 45/15 is -134/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/45 - 135/45 = 1 - 135/45 = -134/45
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