Subtract 70/45 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 25/45
24/14 - 70/45 is 10/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/630 - 980/630 = 1080 - 980/630 = 100/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/63
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