Subtract 4/5 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 4/5
1514 - 45 is 1970.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1514 = 15 × 514 × 5 = 7570 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
45 = 4 × 145 × 14 = 5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7570 - 5670 = 75 - 5670 = 1970
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