Subtract 5/63 from 4/45
4/45 - 5/63 is 1/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 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 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/315 - 25/315 = 28 - 25/315 = 3/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/105
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