Subtract 42/45 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 42/45
50/14 - 42/45 is 277/105.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 588/630 = 2250 - 588/630 = 1662/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/105
- In mixed form: 267/105
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