Subtract 1/14 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1/14
50/45 - 1/14 is 131/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
1/14 = 1 × 45/14 × 45 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/630 - 45/630 = 700 - 45/630 = 655/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/126
- In mixed form: 15/126
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