Subtract 2/30 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2/30
45/10 - 2/30 is 133/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 2/30 = 135 - 2/30 = 133/30 - In mixed form: 413/30
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