Subtract 48/4 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 12 0/4
45/15 - 48/4 is -9/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
48/4 = 48 × 15/4 × 15 = 720/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 720/60 = 180 - 720/60 = -540/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/1
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