Subtract 9/7 from 45/72
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 1 2/7
45/72 - 9/7 is -37/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
9/7 = 9 × 72/7 × 72 = 648/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/504 - 648/504 = 315 - 648/504 = -333/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/56
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