Subtract 70/45 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 1 25/45
48/15 - 70/45 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/45 - 70/45 = 144 - 70/45 = 74/45 - In mixed form: 129/45
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