Subtract 72/45 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 27/45
90/6 - 72/45 is 67/5.
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,
90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/90 - 144/90 = 1350 - 144/90 = 1206/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/5
- In mixed form: 132/5
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