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Subtract 2/30 from 45/7

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 2/30

45/7 - 2/30 is 668/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    45/7 = 45 × 30/7 × 30 = 1350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/210 - 14/210 = 1350 - 14/210 = 1336/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 668/105
  6. In mixed form: 638/105

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