Subtract 30/14 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2 2/14
45/3 - 30/14 is 90/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
45/3 = 45 × 14/3 × 14 = 630/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/42 - 90/42 = 630 - 90/42 = 540/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 90/7
- In mixed form: 126/7
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