Subtract 6/45 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 6/45
14/7 - 6/45 is 28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/315 - 42/315 = 630 - 42/315 = 588/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
- In mixed form: 113/15
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