Subtract 1/63 from 28/45
28/45 - 1/63 is 191/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
28/45 = 28 × 7/45 × 7 = 196/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/315 - 5/315 = 196 - 5/315 = 191/315
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