Subtract 45/6 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 7 3/6
45/5 - 45/6 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
45/5 = 45 × 6/5 × 6 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/30 - 225/30 = 270 - 225/30 = 45/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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