Subtract 48/45 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 3/45
2/14 - 48/45 is -97/105.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 672/630 = 90 - 672/630 = -582/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/105
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