Subtract 45/5 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 9 0/5
12/14 - 45/5 is -57/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
45/5 = 45 × 14/5 × 14 = 630/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/70 - 630/70 = 60 - 630/70 = -570/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/7
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