Subtract 18/7 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 2 4/7
72/45 - 18/7 is -34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
18/7 = 18 × 45/7 × 45 = 810/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/315 - 810/315 = 504 - 810/315 = -306/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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