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Subtract 60/63 from 8/45

8/45 - 60/63 is -244/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/315 - 300/315 = 56 - 300/315 = -244/315

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