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Subtract 45/30 from 6/15

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 15/30

6/15 - 45/30 is -11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/30 - 45/30 = 12 - 45/30 = -33/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10

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