Subtract 50/14 from 1/45, Solve 1/45

Subtract 50/14 from 1/45

1^st number: 1/45, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

1/45 - 50/14 is -1118/315.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/630 - 2250/630 = 14 - 2250/630 = -2236/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1118/315

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