Subtract 6/30 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 6/30
45/4 - 6/30 is 221/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
45/4 = 45 × 15/4 × 15 = 675/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/60 - 12/60 = 675 - 12/60 = 663/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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