Answers

Subtract 30/45 from 80/35

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 30/45

80/35 - 30/45 is 34/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   80/35 = 80 × 9/35 × 9 = 720/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/315 - 210/315 = 720 - 210/315 = 510/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/21
6. In mixed form: 113/21

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