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Subtract 8/18 from 45/15

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 8/18

45/15 - 8/18 is 23/9.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/90 - 40/90 = 270 - 40/90 = 230/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
  6. In mixed form: 25/9

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