Subtract 14/45 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 14/45
49/14 - 14/45 is 287/90.
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,
49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 196/630 = 2205 - 196/630 = 2009/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/90
- In mixed form: 317/90
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