Subtract 10/45 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 10/45
45/14 - 10/45 is 377/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/630 - 140/630 = 2025 - 140/630 = 1885/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/126
- In mixed form: 2125/126
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