Subtract 45/10 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 4 5/10
7/6 - 45/10 is -10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
7/6 = 7 × 5/6 × 5 = 35/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/30 - 135/30 = 35 - 135/30 = -100/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3
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