Subtract 36/7 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 5 1/7
84/45 - 36/7 is -344/105.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/315 - 1620/315 = 588 - 1620/315 = -1032/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -344/105
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