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Subtract 45/7 from 6/30

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

6/30 - 45/7 is -218/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    45/7 = 45 × 30/7 × 30 = 1350/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/210 - 1350/210 = 42 - 1350/210 = -1308/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/35

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