Subtract 2/7 from 8/45
8/45 - 2/7 is -34/315.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/315 - 90/315 = 56 - 90/315 = -34/315
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