Subtract 6/4 from 45/15, Solve 3 0/15

Subtract 6/4 from 45/15

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

45/15 - 6/4 is 3/2.

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,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 90/60 = 180 - 90/60 = 90/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2

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