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Subtract 3/63 from 6/45

6/45 - 3/63 is 3/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/315 - 15/315 = 42 - 15/315 = 27/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/35

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