Subtract 15/48 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 15/48
45/6 - 15/48 is 115/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/48 - 15/48 = 360 - 15/48 = 345/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/16
- In mixed form: 73/16
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