Subtract 30/24 from 3/45, Solve 3/45

Subtract 30/24 from 3/45

1^st number: 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

3/45 - 30/24 is -71/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/360 - 450/360 = 24 - 450/360 = -426/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60

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