Subtract 10/6 from 15/45
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 1 4/6
15/45 - 10/6 is -4/3.
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,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 150/90 = 30 - 150/90 = -120/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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