Subtract 20/45 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 20/45
50/14 - 20/45 is 197/63.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 280/630 = 2250 - 280/630 = 1970/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/63
- In mixed form: 38/63
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