Subtract 45/20 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 2 5/20
90/6 - 45/20 is 51/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
90/6 = 90 × 10/6 × 10 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/60 - 135/60 = 900 - 135/60 = 765/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/4
- In mixed form: 123/4
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