Subtract 2/6 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2/6
45/3 - 2/6 is 44/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
45/3 = 45 × 2/3 × 2 = 90/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/6 - 2/6 = 90 - 2/6 = 88/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
- In mixed form: 142/3
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