Subtract 48/15 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3 3/15
45/2 - 48/15 is 193/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
45/2 = 45 × 15/2 × 15 = 675/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
48/15 = 48 × 2/15 × 2 = 96/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/30 - 96/30 = 675 - 96/30 = 579/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/10
- In mixed form: 193/10
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