Subtract 9/45 from 5/7
5/7 - 9/45 is 18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
5/7 = 5 × 45/7 × 45 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/315 - 63/315 = 225 - 63/315 = 162/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35
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