Subtract 45/15 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 3 0/15
63/6 - 45/15 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
63/6 = 63 × 5/6 × 5 = 315/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
45/15 = 45 × 2/15 × 2 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/30 - 90/30 = 315 - 90/30 = 225/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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