Subtract 10/45 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 10/45
45/7 - 10/45 is 391/63.
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,
45/7 = 45 × 45/7 × 45 = 2025/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/315 - 70/315 = 2025 - 70/315 = 1955/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/63
- In mixed form: 613/63
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