Subtract 10/45 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 10/45
60/30 - 10/45 is 16/9.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 20/90 = 180 - 20/90 = 160/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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