Subtract 45/15 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 3 0/15
2/3 - 45/15 is -7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
2/3 = 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
45/15 = 45 × 1/15 × 1 = 45/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/15 - 45/15 = 10 - 45/15 = -35/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/3
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