Subtract 45/14 from 2/45
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 3 3/14
245 - 4514 is -1997630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
245 = 2 × 1445 × 14 = 28630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
4514 = 45 × 4514 × 45 = 2025630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28630 - 2025630 = 28 - 2025630 = -1997630
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