Subtract 72/6 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 12 0/6
1/45 - 72/6 is -539/45.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/90 - 1080/90 = 2 - 1080/90 = -1078/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -539/45
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