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Subtract 15/84 from 10/45

10/45 - 15/84 is 11/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    10/45 = 10 × 28/45 × 28 = 280/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    15/84 = 15 × 15/84 × 15 = 225/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/1260 - 225/1260 = 280 - 225/1260 = 55/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/252

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