Subtract 42/45 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 42/45
15/14 - 42/45 is 29/210.
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,
15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/630 - 588/630 = 675 - 588/630 = 87/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/210
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