Subtract 3/30 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 3/30
45/14 - 3/30 is 109/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/210 - 21/210 = 675 - 21/210 = 654/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/35
- In mixed form: 34/35
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