Subtract 60/42 from 6/45, Solve 6/45

Subtract 60/42 from 6/45

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

6/45 - 60/42 is -136/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
60/42 = 60 × 15/42 × 15 = 900/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/630 - 900/630 = 84 - 900/630 = -816/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/105

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