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Subtract 4/14 from 1/45

1/45 - 4/14 is -83/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    4/14 = 4 × 45/14 × 45 = 180/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/630 - 180/630 = 14 - 180/630 = -166/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/315

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