Subtract 2/63 from 1/45
1/45 - 2/63 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,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/315 - 10/315 = 7 - 10/315 = -3/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/105
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