Subtract 35/45 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 35/45
8/6 - 35/45 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 70/90 = 120 - 70/90 = 50/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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