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Subtract 45/14 from 2/3

1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 3 3/14

2/3 - 45/14 is -107/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/42 - 135/42 = 28 - 135/42 = -107/42

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