Subtract 15/7 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2 1/7
45/6 - 15/7 is 75/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
15/7 = 15 × 6/7 × 6 = 90/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 90/42 = 315 - 90/42 = 225/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/14
- In mixed form: 55/14
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