Subtract 72/7 from 5/45
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 10 2/7
5/45 - 72/7 is -641/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
72/7 = 72 × 45/7 × 45 = 3240/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/315 - 3240/315 = 35 - 3240/315 = -3205/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -641/63
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