Subtract 45/14 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/14
42/3 - 45/14 is 151/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
42/3 = 42 × 14/3 × 14 = 588/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/42 - 135/42 = 588 - 135/42 = 453/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/14
- In mixed form: 1011/14
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