Subtract 20/63 from 6/45
6/45 - 20/63 is -58/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 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 63 × 5 = 315,
20/63 = 20 × 5/63 × 5 = 100/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/315 - 100/315 = 42 - 100/315 = -58/315
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