Subtract 6/35 from 2/45
2/45 - 6/35 is -8/63.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/315 - 54/315 = 14 - 54/315 = -40/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/63
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