Subtract 16/45 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 16/45
14/7 - 16/45 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/315 - 112/315 = 630 - 112/315 = 518/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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