Subtract 8/15 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 8/15
45/18 - 8/15 is 59/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 48/90 = 225 - 48/90 = 177/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/30
- In mixed form: 129/30
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