Subtract 18/14 from 21/45
1st number: 21/45, 2nd number: 1 4/14
21/45 - 18/14 is -86/105.
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,
21/45 = 21 × 14/45 × 14 = 294/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
18/14 = 18 × 45/14 × 45 = 810/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/630 - 810/630 = 294 - 810/630 = -516/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/105
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