Subtract 84/28 from 1/45
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 3 0/28
1/45 - 84/28 is -134/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
1/45 = 1 × 28/45 × 28 = 28/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
84/28 = 84 × 45/28 × 45 = 3780/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1260 - 3780/1260 = 28 - 3780/1260 = -3752/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -134/45
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