Subtract 72/18 from 6/45
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 4 0/18
6/45 - 72/18 is -58/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
72/18 = 72 × 5/18 × 5 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 360/90 = 12 - 360/90 = -348/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/15
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