Subtract 30/7 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 30/7 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

45/6 - 30/7 is 45/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
30/7 = 30 × 6/7 × 6 = 180/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 180/42 = 315 - 180/42 = 135/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14

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