Subtract 7/14 from 35/45
35/45 - 7/14 is 5/18.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
7/14 = 7 × 45/14 × 45 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/630 - 315/630 = 490 - 315/630 = 175/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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