Subtract 45/15 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/15
3/2 - 45/15 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
3/2 = 3 × 15/2 × 15 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
45/15 = 45 × 2/15 × 2 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/30 - 90/30 = 45 - 90/30 = -45/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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