Subtract 2/45 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 2/45
72/3 - 2/45 is 1078/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
72/3 = 72 × 15/3 × 15 = 1080/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/45 - 2/45 = 1080 - 2/45 = 1078/45 - In mixed form: 2343/45
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