Subtract 1/45 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1/45
42/7 - 1/45 is 269/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/7 = 42 × 45/7 × 45 = 1890/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/315 - 7/315 = 1890 - 7/315 = 1883/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/45
- In mixed form: 544/45
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