Subtract 1/35 from 30/45
30/45 - 1/35 is 67/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 9/315 = 210 - 9/315 = 201/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/105
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