Subtract 28/6 from 10/45
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 4 4/6
10/45 - 28/6 is -40/9.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/90 - 420/90 = 20 - 420/90 = -400/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9
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