Subtract 45/14 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 3 3/14
143 - 4514 is 6142.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
143 = 14 × 143 × 14 = 19642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4514 = 45 × 314 × 3 = 13542 - Subtract the two like fractions:
19642 - 13542 = 196 - 13542 = 6142 - In mixed form: 11942
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