Subtract 27/15 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 12/15
45/6 - 27/15 is 57/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
27/15 = 27 × 2/15 × 2 = 54/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/30 - 54/30 = 225 - 54/30 = 171/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/10
- In mixed form: 57/10
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