Subtract 3/45 from 9/7
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3/45
9/7 - 3/45 is 128/105.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 45/7 × 45 = 405/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/315 - 21/315 = 405 - 21/315 = 384/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/105
- In mixed form: 123/105
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