Subtract 14/28 from 5/45
5/45 - 14/28 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
5/45 = 5 × 28/45 × 28 = 140/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
14/28 = 14 × 45/28 × 45 = 630/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/1260 - 630/1260 = 140 - 630/1260 = -490/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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