Subtract 30/45 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 30/45
18/8 - 30/45 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 240/360 = 810 - 240/360 = 570/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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