Subtract 14/45 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 14/45
14/4 - 14/45 is 287/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
14/4 = 14 × 45/4 × 45 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/180 - 56/180 = 630 - 56/180 = 574/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/90
- In mixed form: 317/90
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