Subtract 45/15 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 3 0/15
45/4 - 45/15 is 33/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
45/4 = 45 × 15/4 × 15 = 675/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/60 - 180/60 = 675 - 180/60 = 495/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
- In mixed form: 81/4
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