Subtract 12/35 from 4/45
4/45 - 12/35 is -16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/315 - 108/315 = 28 - 108/315 = -80/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/63
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