Subtract 14/7 from 20/45
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 2 0/7
20/45 - 14/7 is -14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/315 - 630/315 = 140 - 630/315 = -490/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9
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