Subtract 72/45 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1 27/45
45/3 - 72/45 is 67/5.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/45 - 72/45 = 675 - 72/45 = 603/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/5
- In mixed form: 132/5
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