Subtract 20/42 from 14/45
14/45 - 20/42 is -52/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
20/42 = 20 × 15/42 × 15 = 300/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/630 - 300/630 = 196 - 300/630 = -104/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/315
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