Subtract 60/45 from 2/14, Solve 2/14

Subtract 60/45 from 2/14

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

2/14 - 60/45 is -25/21.

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,
60/45 = 60 × 14/45 × 14 = 840/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 840/630 = 90 - 840/630 = -750/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/21

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