Subtract 7/15 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 7/15
452 - 715 is 66130.
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,
452 = 45 × 152 × 15 = 67530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
715 = 7 × 215 × 2 = 1430 - Subtract the two like fractions:
67530 - 1430 = 675 - 1430 = 66130 - In mixed form: 22130
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