Subtract 2/45 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2/45
15/14 - 2/45 is 647/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/630 - 28/630 = 675 - 28/630 = 647/630 - In mixed form: 117/630
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