Subtract 45/25 from 90/6, Solve 15 0/6

Subtract 45/25 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

90/6 - 45/25 is 66/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/150 - 270/150 = 2250 - 270/150 = 1980/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/5
In mixed form: 131/5

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