Subtract 4/45 from 9/42
942 - 445 is 79630.
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,
942 = 9 × 1542 × 15 = 135630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
445 = 4 × 1445 × 14 = 56630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135630 - 56630 = 135 - 56630 = 79630
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