Subtract 14/45 from 21/63
21/63 - 14/45 is 1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
21/63 = 21 × 5/63 × 5 = 105/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/315 - 98/315 = 105 - 98/315 = 7/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45
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