Subtract 45/6 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 7 3/6
102 - 456 is -52.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
102 = 10 × 32 × 3 = 306 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
456 = 45 × 16 × 1 = 456 - Subtract the two like fractions:
306 - 456 = 30 - 456 = -156 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52
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