Subtract 84/45 from 1/14, Solve 1/14

Subtract 84/45 from 1/14

1^st number: 1/14, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

1/14 - 84/45 is -377/210.

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,
1/14 = 1 × 45/14 × 45 = 45/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/630 - 1176/630 = 45 - 1176/630 = -1131/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/210

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