Subtract 6/45 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 6/45
14/8 - 6/45 is 97/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/360 - 48/360 = 630 - 48/360 = 582/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
- In mixed form: 137/60
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