Subtract 21/35 from 2/45
2/45 - 21/35 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/315 - 189/315 = 14 - 189/315 = -175/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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