Subtract 84/7 from 4/45
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 12 0/7
4/45 - 84/7 is -536/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
84/7 = 84 × 45/7 × 45 = 3780/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/315 - 3780/315 = 28 - 3780/315 = -3752/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -536/45
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