Subtract 16/45 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/45
15/6 - 16/45 is 193/90.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 32/90 = 225 - 32/90 = 193/90 - In mixed form: 213/90
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