Subtract 45/9 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 5 0/9
32/30 - 45/9 is -59/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/90 - 450/90 = 96 - 450/90 = -354/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/15
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