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Subtract 7/45 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 7/45

14/10 - 7/45 is 56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/90 - 14/90 = 126 - 14/90 = 112/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
  6. In mixed form: 111/45

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