Subtract 56/45 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 1 11/45
30/7 - 56/45 is 958/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
30/7 = 30 × 45/7 × 45 = 1350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/315 - 392/315 = 1350 - 392/315 = 958/315 - In mixed form: 313/315
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