Subtract 14/45 from 3/14
3/14 - 14/45 is -61/630.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/630 - 196/630 = 135 - 196/630 = -61/630
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