Subtract 6/45 from 45/25, Solve 1 20/25

Subtract 6/45 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/25 - 6/45 is 5/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
45/25 = 45 × 9/25 × 9 = 405/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
405/225 - 30/225 = 405 - 30/225 = 375/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3

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