Subtract 36/45 from 48/6
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 36/45
48/6 - 36/45 is 36/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
48/6 = 48 × 15/6 × 15 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 72/90 = 720 - 72/90 = 648/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
- In mixed form: 71/5
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