Subtract 3/45 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3/45
50/35 - 3/45 is 143/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/315 - 21/315 = 450 - 21/315 = 429/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/105
- In mixed form: 138/105
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