Answers

Subtract 6/18 from 45/15

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 6/18

45/15 - 6/18 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/90 - 30/90 = 270 - 30/90 = 240/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
6. In mixed form: 22/3

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