Subtract 28/30 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 28/30
80/45 - 28/30 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/90 - 84/90 = 160 - 84/90 = 76/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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