Subtract 9/14 from 30/45
3045 - 914 is 142.
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,
3045 = 30 × 1445 × 14 = 420630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
914 = 9 × 4514 × 45 = 405630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420630 - 405630 = 420 - 405630 = 15630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142
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