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Subtract 1/30 from 5/45

5/45 - 1/30 is 7/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/90 - 3/90 = 10 - 3/90 = 7/90

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