Subtract 10/28 from 7/45
7/45 - 10/28 is -127/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1260 - 450/1260 = 196 - 450/1260 = -254/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/630
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