Subtract 32/45 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 32/45
63/30 - 32/45 is 25/18.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/90 - 64/90 = 189 - 64/90 = 125/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
- In mixed form: 17/18
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