Subtract 48/6 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 8 0/6
45/2 - 48/6 is 29/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
45/2 = 45 × 3/2 × 3 = 135/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
48/6 = 48 × 1/6 × 1 = 48/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/6 - 48/6 = 135 - 48/6 = 87/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
- In mixed form: 141/2
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