Subtract 9/14 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 9/14
45/6 - 9/14 is 48/7.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/42 - 27/42 = 315 - 27/42 = 288/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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