Subtract 60/63 from 12/45
12/45 - 60/63 is -24/35.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/315 - 300/315 = 84 - 300/315 = -216/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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