Subtract 5/45 from 42/63
42/63 - 5/45 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 35/315 = 210 - 35/315 = 175/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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