Subtract 3/45 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 3/45
72/6 - 3/45 is 179/15.
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,
72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/90 - 6/90 = 1080 - 6/90 = 1074/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/15
- In mixed form: 1114/15
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