Subtract 45/63 from 3/5
3/5 - 45/63 is -4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
3/5 = 3 × 63/5 × 63 = 189/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/315 - 225/315 = 189 - 225/315 = -36/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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