Subtract 5/45 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 5/45
45/3 - 5/45 is 134/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
45/3 = 45 × 15/3 × 15 = 675/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/45 - 5/45 = 675 - 5/45 = 670/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/9
- In mixed form: 148/9
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