Subtract 75/45 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 75/45 from 2/35

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

2/35 - 75/45 is -169/105.

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,
75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/315 - 525/315 = 18 - 525/315 = -507/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/105

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