Subtract 12/45 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 12/45
18/14 - 12/45 is 107/105.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 45/14 × 45 = 810/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/630 - 168/630 = 810 - 168/630 = 642/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/105
- In mixed form: 12/105
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