Subtract 8/84 from 7/45
7/45 - 8/84 is 19/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 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 84 × 15 = 1260,
8/84 = 8 × 15/84 × 15 = 120/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1260 - 120/1260 = 196 - 120/1260 = 76/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/315
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