Subtract 30/35 from 45/90
45/90 - 30/35 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 540/630 = 315 - 540/630 = -225/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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