Subtract 15/45 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 15/45
5/3 - 15/45 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
5/3 = 5 × 15/3 × 15 = 75/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/45 - 15/45 = 75 - 15/45 = 60/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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