Subtract 96/45 from 3/7
1st number: 3/7, 2nd number: 2 6/45
3/7 - 96/45 is -179/105.
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,
96/45 = 96 × 7/45 × 7 = 672/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 672/315 = 135 - 672/315 = -537/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/105
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