Subtract 30/45 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 30/45
80/25 - 30/45 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
80/25 = 80 × 9/25 × 9 = 720/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
30/45 = 30 × 5/45 × 5 = 150/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/225 - 150/225 = 720 - 150/225 = 570/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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