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Subtract 5/45 from 3/6

3/6 - 5/45 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/90 - 10/90 = 45 - 10/90 = 35/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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