Subtract 5/45 from 6/14, Solve 6/14

Subtract 5/45 from 6/14

6/14 - 5/45 is 20/63.

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,
6/14 = 6 × 45/14 × 45 = 270/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/630 - 70/630 = 270 - 70/630 = 200/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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