Subtract 42/6 from 3/45
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 7 0/6
3/45 - 42/6 is -104/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 630/90 = 6 - 630/90 = -624/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -104/15
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