Subtract 72/45 from 6/7
1st number: 6/7, 2nd number: 1 27/45
6/7 - 72/45 is -26/35.
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,
6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/315 - 504/315 = 270 - 504/315 = -234/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/35
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