Subtract 45/75 from 63/45
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 45/75
63/45 - 45/75 is 4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
45/75 = 45 × 3/75 × 3 = 135/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/225 - 135/225 = 315 - 135/225 = 180/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5
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