Subtract 10/3 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 3 1/3
45/18 - 10/3 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
45/18 = 45 × 1/18 × 1 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
10/3 = 10 × 6/3 × 6 = 60/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/18 - 60/18 = 45 - 60/18 = -15/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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