Subtract 1/45 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1/45
50/14 - 1/45 is 1118/315.
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,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 14/630 = 2250 - 14/630 = 2236/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1118/315
- In mixed form: 3173/315
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