Subtract 4/45 from 12/14
12/14 - 4/45 is 242/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/630 - 56/630 = 540 - 56/630 = 484/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/315
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