Subtract 3/45 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 3/45 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 3/45

10/6 - 3/45 is 8/5.

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,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 6/90 = 150 - 6/90 = 144/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5

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