Subtract 45/63 from 5/6
5/6 - 45/63 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
5/6 = 5 × 21/6 × 21 = 105/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/126 - 90/126 = 105 - 90/126 = 15/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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