Subtract 4/45 from 49/14, Solve 3 7/14

Subtract 4/45 from 49/14

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 4/45

49/14 - 4/45 is 307/90.

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,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 56/630 = 2205 - 56/630 = 2149/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/90
In mixed form: 337/90

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