Subtract 3/14 from 63/45, Solve 1 18/45

Subtract 3/14 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 3/14

63/45 - 3/14 is 83/70.

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,
63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 135/630 = 882 - 135/630 = 747/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70

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