Subtract 48/15 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 3 3/15
75/9 - 48/15 is 77/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/45 - 144/45 = 375 - 144/45 = 231/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/15
- In mixed form: 52/15
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