Subtract 32/45 from 18/6, Solve 3 0/6

Subtract 32/45 from 18/6

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 32/45

18/6 - 32/45 is 103/45.

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,
18/6 = 18 × 15/6 × 15 = 270/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 64/90 = 270 - 64/90 = 206/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/45
In mixed form: 213/45

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