Subtract 45/21 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 3/21
30/5 - 45/21 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
30/5 = 30 × 21/5 × 21 = 630/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
45/21 = 45 × 5/21 × 5 = 225/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/105 - 225/105 = 630 - 225/105 = 405/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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