Subtract 42/28 from 2/45
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 14/28
2/45 - 42/28 is -131/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/1260 - 1890/1260 = 56 - 1890/1260 = -1834/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/90
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