Subtract 70/20 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 10/20
14/45 - 70/20 is -287/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/180 - 630/180 = 56 - 630/180 = -574/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/90
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