Subtract 5/45 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 5/45
48/30 - 5/45 is 67/45.
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,
48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 10/90 = 144 - 10/90 = 134/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/45
- In mixed form: 122/45
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