Subtract 2/45 from 10/14
10/14 - 2/45 is 211/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/630 - 28/630 = 450 - 28/630 = 422/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/315
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