Subtract 18/45 from 48/14
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 18/45
48/14 - 18/45 is 106/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/630 - 252/630 = 2160 - 252/630 = 1908/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/35
- In mixed form: 31/35
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