Subtract 45/54 from 3/7
3/7 - 45/54 is -17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
3/7 = 3 × 54/7 × 54 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
45/54 = 45 × 7/54 × 7 = 315/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/378 - 315/378 = 162 - 315/378 = -153/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/42
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