Subtract 45/42 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 3/42
9/35 - 45/42 is -57/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/210 - 225/210 = 54 - 225/210 = -171/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/70
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