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Subtract 10/14 from 45/20

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 10/14

45/20 - 10/14 is 43/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    10/14 = 10 × 10/14 × 10 = 100/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/140 - 100/140 = 315 - 100/140 = 215/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/28
  6. In mixed form: 115/28

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