Subtract 60/10 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 6 0/10
14/45 - 60/10 is -256/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/90 - 540/90 = 28 - 540/90 = -512/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -256/45
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