Subtract 21/42 from 8/45
8/45 - 21/42 is -29/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
21/42 = 21 × 15/42 × 15 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/630 - 315/630 = 112 - 315/630 = -203/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/90
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