Subtract 45/7 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 6 3/7
45/5 - 45/7 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 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 7 × 5 = 35,
45/7 = 45 × 5/7 × 5 = 225/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/35 - 225/35 = 315 - 225/35 = 90/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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