Subtract 30/45 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 30/45
45/2 - 30/45 is 131/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
45/2 = 45 × 45/2 × 45 = 2025/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/90 - 60/90 = 2025 - 60/90 = 1965/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/6
- In mixed form: 215/6
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