Subtract 45/75 from 6/15
6/15 - 45/75 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
6/15 = 6 × 5/15 × 5 = 30/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
45/75 = 45 × 1/75 × 1 = 45/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/75 - 45/75 = 30 - 45/75 = -15/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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