Subtract 6/3 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 2 0/3
45/4 - 6/3 is 37/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
6/3 = 6 × 4/3 × 4 = 24/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/12 - 24/12 = 135 - 24/12 = 111/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/4
- In mixed form: 91/4
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