Subtract 3/45 from 7/4, Solve 1 3/4

Subtract 3/45 from 7/4

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 3/45

7/4 - 3/45 is 101/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 12/180 = 315 - 12/180 = 303/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60

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