Subtract 15/6 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 2 3/6
60/45 - 15/6 is -7/6.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 225/90 = 120 - 225/90 = -105/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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