Subtract 48/72 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 48/72
45/18 - 48/72 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 48/72 = 180 - 48/72 = 132/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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