Subtract 15/72 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 15/72 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 15/72

45/6 - 15/72 is 175/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
45/6 = 45 × 12/6 × 12 = 540/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
540/72 - 15/72 = 540 - 15/72 = 525/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/24
In mixed form: 77/24

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