Subtract 45/30 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 45/30 from 2/35

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

2/35 - 45/30 is -101/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/210 - 315/210 = 12 - 315/210 = -303/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/70

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