Subtract 14/45 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 14/45
25/6 - 14/45 is 347/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/90 - 28/90 = 375 - 28/90 = 347/90 - In mixed form: 377/90
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