Subtract 35/45 from 36/7, Solve 5 1/7

Subtract 35/45 from 36/7

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 35/45

36/7 - 35/45 is 275/63.

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,
36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/315 - 245/315 = 1620 - 245/315 = 1375/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/63
In mixed form: 423/63

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