Subtract 36/14 from 3/45
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 2 8/14
3/45 - 36/14 is -263/105.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 1620/630 = 42 - 1620/630 = -1578/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/105
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