Subtract 25/45 from 3/21
3/21 - 25/45 is -26/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
3/21 = 3 × 15/21 × 15 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/315 - 175/315 = 45 - 175/315 = -130/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/63
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