Subtract 14/45 from 42/6, Solve 7 0/6

Subtract 14/45 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/45

42/6 - 14/45 is 301/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 28/90 = 630 - 28/90 = 602/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/45
In mixed form: 631/45

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