Subtract 45/35 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/35
45/5 - 45/35 is 54/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
45/5 = 45 × 7/5 × 7 = 315/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
45/35 = 45 × 1/35 × 1 = 45/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/35 - 45/35 = 315 - 45/35 = 270/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/7
- In mixed form: 75/7
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