Subtract 14/45 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 14/45
45/18 - 14/45 is 197/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 28/90 = 225 - 28/90 = 197/90 - In mixed form: 217/90
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