Subtract 2/30 from 2/45
2/45 - 2/30 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 6/90 = 4 - 6/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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