Subtract 3/45 from 9/42
9/42 - 3/45 is 31/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/630 - 42/630 = 135 - 42/630 = 93/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/210
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