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Subtract 45/28 from 6/14

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 17/28

6/14 - 45/28 is -33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/28 - 45/28 = 12 - 45/28 = -33/28

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