Subtract 7/45 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 7/45
154 - 745 is 647180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
154 = 15 × 454 × 45 = 675180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
745 = 7 × 445 × 4 = 28180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675180 - 28180 = 675 - 28180 = 647180 - In mixed form: 3107180
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