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Subtract 8/45 from 63/30

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 8/45

63/30 - 8/45 is 173/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/90 - 16/90 = 189 - 16/90 = 173/90
  5. In mixed form: 183/90

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