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Subtract 49/45 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 4/45

30/6 - 49/45 is 176/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/90 - 98/90 = 450 - 98/90 = 352/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/45
  6. In mixed form: 341/45

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