Subtract 7/45 from 8/6, Solve 1 2/6

Subtract 7/45 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/45

8/6 - 7/45 is 53/45.

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,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 14/90 = 120 - 14/90 = 106/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45

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