45/71 Minus 42/5, Solve 45/71 - 42/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 45/71 and 42/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 45/71 and 42/5?
The given fractions are 45/71 and 42/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 45/71 and 42/5
45/71 - 42/5
The LCM of 71 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 355
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 355
= 45 x 5 - 42 x 71/355
= 225 - 2982/355
= -2757/355
Result: -2757/355
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 45/71 and 42/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 45/71 and 42/5?
To subtract fractions 45/71 and 42/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 71 and 5 value i.e 355. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2757/355.
2. What is 45/71 minus 42/5 as a fraction?
45/71 minus 42/5 as a fraction is equal to -2757/355.
3. How to subtract 45/71 and 42/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 45/71 and 42/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2757/355 quickly.