Subtract 30/45 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 30/45
35/15 - 30/45 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/45 - 30/45 = 105 - 30/45 = 75/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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