Subtract 4/45 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 4/45
45/30 - 4/45 is 127/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 8/90 = 135 - 8/90 = 127/90 - In mixed form: 137/90
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