Subtract 49/14 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 7/14
14/45 - 49/14 is -287/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 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 14 × 45 = 630,
49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/630 - 2205/630 = 196 - 2205/630 = -2009/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/90
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