Subtract 7/45 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 7/45
42/25 - 7/45 is 343/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/225 - 35/225 = 378 - 35/225 = 343/225 - In mixed form: 1118/225
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