Subtract 5/7 from 42/45
42/45 - 5/7 is 23/105.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
5/7 = 5 × 45/7 × 45 = 225/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/315 - 225/315 = 294 - 225/315 = 69/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105
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