Subtract 6/45 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 6/45
15/2 - 6/45 is 221/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
15/2 = 15 × 45/2 × 45 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/90 - 12/90 = 675 - 12/90 = 663/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/30
- In mixed form: 711/30
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