Subtract 42/45 from 18/63
18/63 - 42/45 is -68/105.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 5/63 × 5 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/315 - 294/315 = 90 - 294/315 = -204/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/105
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