Subtract 10/21 from 7/45
7/45 - 10/21 is -101/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
10/21 = 10 × 15/21 × 15 = 150/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/315 - 150/315 = 49 - 150/315 = -101/315
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