Subtract 3/45 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 3/45
7/5 - 3/45 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/45 - 3/45 = 63 - 3/45 = 60/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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