Subtract 72/4 from 6/45
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 18 0/4
6/45 - 72/4 is -268/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 3240/180 = 24 - 3240/180 = -3216/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -268/15
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