Subtract 28/14 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2 0/14
45/6 - 28/14 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
45/6 = 45 × 7/6 × 7 = 315/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 84/42 = 315 - 84/42 = 231/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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