Subtract 20/75 from 14/45
14/45 - 20/75 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/225 - 60/225 = 70 - 60/225 = 10/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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