Subtract 48/9 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 5 3/9
45/3 - 48/9 is 29/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
45/3 = 45 × 3/3 × 3 = 135/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
48/9 = 48 × 1/9 × 1 = 48/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/9 - 48/9 = 135 - 48/9 = 87/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/3
- In mixed form: 92/3
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