Subtract 2/45 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 2/45
35/7 - 2/45 is 223/45.
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,
35/7 = 35 × 45/7 × 45 = 1575/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/315 - 14/315 = 1575 - 14/315 = 1561/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/45
- In mixed form: 443/45
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