Subtract 7/45 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 7/45
52 - 745 is 21190.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
52 = 5 × 452 × 45 = 22590 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
745 = 7 × 245 × 2 = 1490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
22590 - 1490 = 225 - 1490 = 21190 - In mixed form: 23190
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