Subtract 2/63 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2/63
49/45 - 2/63 is 37/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
49/45 = 49 × 7/45 × 7 = 343/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/315 - 10/315 = 343 - 10/315 = 333/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/35
- In mixed form: 12/35
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