Subtract 5/45 from 21/35
21/35 - 5/45 is 22/45.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/315 - 35/315 = 189 - 35/315 = 154/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/45
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