Subtract 20/45 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 20/45
60/14 - 20/45 is 242/63.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 45/14 × 45 = 2700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/630 - 280/630 = 2700 - 280/630 = 2420/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/63
- In mixed form: 353/63
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