Subtract 45/7 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 6 3/7
72/30 - 45/7 is -141/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
45/7 = 45 × 30/7 × 30 = 1350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/210 - 1350/210 = 504 - 1350/210 = -846/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/35
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