Subtract 45/10 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 4 5/10
2/14 - 45/10 is -61/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 315/70 = 10 - 315/70 = -305/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/14
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