Subtract 12/45 from 2/35
2/35 - 12/45 is -22/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/315 - 84/315 = 18 - 84/315 = -66/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/105
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