Subtract 2/45 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 2/45
63/28 - 2/45 is 397/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
63/28 = 63 × 45/28 × 45 = 2835/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/1260 - 56/1260 = 2835 - 56/1260 = 2779/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/180
- In mixed form: 237/180
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