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Subtract 7/45 from 16/35

16/35 - 7/45 is 19/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/315 - 49/315 = 144 - 49/315 = 95/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63

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