Subtract 7/45 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/45
50/35 - 7/45 is 401/315.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/315 - 49/315 = 450 - 49/315 = 401/315 - In mixed form: 186/315
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