Subtract 1/14 from 10/45
10/45 - 1/14 is 19/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
1/14 = 1 × 45/14 × 45 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/630 - 45/630 = 140 - 45/630 = 95/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/126
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