Subtract 18/14 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 4/14
45/15 - 18/14 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
45/15 = 45 × 14/15 × 14 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 270/210 = 630 - 270/210 = 360/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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