Subtract 3/35 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 3/35
45/30 - 3/35 is 99/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/210 - 18/210 = 315 - 18/210 = 297/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
- In mixed form: 129/70
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