Subtract 20/45 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 20/45
56/30 - 20/45 is 64/45.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 40/90 = 168 - 40/90 = 128/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/45
- In mixed form: 119/45
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