Subtract 1/45 from 6/28, Solve 6/28

Subtract 1/45 from 6/28

6/28 - 1/45 is 121/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
1/45 = 1 × 28/45 × 28 = 28/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1260 - 28/1260 = 270 - 28/1260 = 242/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/630

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