Subtract 45/15 from 9/30
1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 3 0/15
9/30 - 45/15 is -27/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
45/15 = 45 × 2/15 × 2 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/30 - 90/30 = 9 - 90/30 = -81/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10
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