Subtract 18/45 from 1/7
1/7 - 18/45 is -9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
1/7 = 1 × 45/7 × 45 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/315 - 126/315 = 45 - 126/315 = -81/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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