Subtract 35/45 from 3/21
3/21 - 35/45 is -40/63.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/315 - 245/315 = 45 - 245/315 = -200/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/63
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