Subtract 75/45 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 30/45
56/6 - 75/45 is 23/3.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/90 - 150/90 = 840 - 150/90 = 690/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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