Subtract 15/45 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 15/45
30/5 - 15/45 is 17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 15/45 = 270 - 15/45 = 255/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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