Subtract 30/45 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 30/45
70/30 - 30/45 is 5/3.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 60/90 = 210 - 60/90 = 150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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