Subtract 1/10 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1/10
45/30 - 1/10 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/30 - 3/30 = 45 - 3/30 = 42/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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