Subtract 1/4 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1/4
45/3 - 1/4 is 59/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
45/3 = 45 × 4/3 × 4 = 180/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/12 - 3/12 = 180 - 3/12 = 177/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/4
- In mixed form: 143/4
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