Subtract 7/45 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 7/45
457 - 745 is 1976315.
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,
457 = 45 × 457 × 45 = 2025315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
745 = 7 × 745 × 7 = 49315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025315 - 49315 = 2025 - 49315 = 1976315 - In mixed form: 686315
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