Subtract 30/36 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 30/36
45/6 - 30/36 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
45/6 = 45 × 6/6 × 6 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 30/36 = 270 - 30/36 = 240/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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