Subtract 1/45 from 30/63
30/63 - 1/45 is 143/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/315 - 7/315 = 150 - 7/315 = 143/315
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