Subtract 7/28 from 14/45
14/45 - 7/28 is 11/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
14/45 = 14 × 28/45 × 28 = 392/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
7/28 = 7 × 45/28 × 45 = 315/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/1260 - 315/1260 = 392 - 315/1260 = 77/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/180
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