Subtract 21/45 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 21/45
144 - 2145 is 9130.
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,
144 = 14 × 454 × 45 = 630180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2145 = 21 × 445 × 4 = 84180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630180 - 84180 = 630 - 84180 = 546180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9130
- In mixed form: 3130
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