Subtract 45/14 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 3 3/14
18/6 - 45/14 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/42 - 135/42 = 126 - 135/42 = -9/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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