Subtract 8/14 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 8/14
45/9 - 8/14 is 31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
45/9 = 45 × 14/9 × 14 = 630/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/126 - 72/126 = 630 - 72/126 = 558/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/7
- In mixed form: 43/7
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