Subtract 4/45 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 4/45
10/6 - 4/45 is 71/45.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 8/90 = 150 - 8/90 = 142/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/45
- In mixed form: 126/45
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