Subtract 15/35 from 6/45
6/45 - 15/35 is -31/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/315 - 135/315 = 42 - 135/315 = -93/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/105
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