Subtract 3/45 from 42/14, Solve 3 0/14

Subtract 3/45 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 3/45

42/14 - 3/45 is 44/15.

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,
42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/630 - 42/630 = 1890 - 42/630 = 1848/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15

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