Subtract 7/45 from 3/7
3/7 - 7/45 is 86/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 49/315 = 135 - 49/315 = 86/315
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