Subtract 3/45 from 75/7, Solve 10 5/7

Subtract 3/45 from 75/7

1^st number: 10 5/7, 2^nd number: 3/45

75/7 - 3/45 is 1118/105.

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,
75/7 = 75 × 45/7 × 45 = 3375/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/315 - 21/315 = 3375 - 21/315 = 3354/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1118/105
In mixed form: 1068/105

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