Subtract 14/6 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 2 2/6
454 - 146 is 10712.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
454 = 45 × 34 × 3 = 13512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
146 = 14 × 26 × 2 = 2812 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13512 - 2812 = 135 - 2812 = 10712 - In mixed form: 81112
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