Subtract 2/6 from 6/45
6/45 - 2/6 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
2/6 = 2 × 15/6 × 15 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 30/90 = 12 - 30/90 = -18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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