Subtract 56/45 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 11/45
2/30 - 56/45 is -53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 112/90 = 6 - 112/90 = -106/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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