Subtract 5/7 from 45/90
45/90 - 5/7 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
5/7 = 5 × 90/7 × 90 = 450/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 450/630 = 315 - 450/630 = -135/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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