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Subtract 48/30 from 45/14

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 18/30

45/14 - 48/30 is 113/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/210 - 336/210 = 675 - 336/210 = 339/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/70
  6. In mixed form: 143/70

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