Subtract 49/45 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1 4/45
14/3 - 49/45 is 161/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
14/3 = 14 × 15/3 × 15 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/45 - 49/45 = 210 - 49/45 = 161/45 - In mixed form: 326/45
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