Subtract 72/7 from 8/45
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 10 2/7
8/45 - 72/7 is -3184/315.
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,
72/7 = 72 × 45/7 × 45 = 3240/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/315 - 3240/315 = 56 - 3240/315 = -3184/315
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