Subtract 45/72 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 45/72
15/6 - 45/72 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
15/6 = 15 × 12/6 × 12 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 45/72 = 180 - 45/72 = 135/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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