Subtract 45/25 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25
18/14 - 45/25 is -18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/350 - 630/350 = 450 - 630/350 = -180/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/35
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