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Subtract 40/14 from 10/45

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 2 12/14

10/45 - 40/14 is -166/63.

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,
    10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/630 - 1800/630 = 140 - 1800/630 = -1660/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/63

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