Subtract 2/45 from 12/63
12/63 - 2/45 is 46/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/315 - 14/315 = 60 - 14/315 = 46/315
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