Subtract 10/45 from 10/14, Solve 10/14

Subtract 10/45 from 10/14

10/14 - 10/45 is 31/63.

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,
10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/630 - 140/630 = 450 - 140/630 = 310/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/63

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