Subtract 15/45 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/45
42/6 - 15/45 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 30/90 = 630 - 30/90 = 600/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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