Subtract 15/45 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 15/45
70/6 - 15/45 is 34/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
70/6 = 70 × 15/6 × 15 = 1050/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/90 - 30/90 = 1050 - 30/90 = 1020/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/3
- In mixed form: 111/3
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