Subtract 10/21 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 10/21
4514 - 1021 is 11542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4514 = 45 × 314 × 3 = 13542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1021 = 10 × 221 × 2 = 2042 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13542 - 2042 = 135 - 2042 = 11542 - In mixed form: 23142
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