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Subtract 20/45 from 2/14

2/14 - 20/45 is -19/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/630 - 280/630 = 90 - 280/630 = -190/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/63

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