Subtract 4/45 from 14/28, Solve 14/28

Subtract 4/45 from 14/28

14/28 - 4/45 is 37/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
14/28 = 14 × 45/28 × 45 = 630/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
4/45 = 4 × 28/45 × 28 = 112/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1260 - 112/1260 = 630 - 112/1260 = 518/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/90

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