Subtract 8/21 from 1/45
1/45 - 8/21 is -113/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 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 21 × 15 = 315,
8/21 = 8 × 15/21 × 15 = 120/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/315 - 120/315 = 7 - 120/315 = -113/315
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