Subtract 28/7 from 6/45
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 4 0/7
6/45 - 28/7 is -58/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 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 7 × 45 = 315,
28/7 = 28 × 45/7 × 45 = 1260/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/315 - 1260/315 = 42 - 1260/315 = -1218/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/15
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