Subtract 42/45 from 5/14
5/14 - 42/45 is -121/210.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/630 - 588/630 = 225 - 588/630 = -363/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/210
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