Subtract 7/45 from 63/49, Solve 1 14/49

Subtract 7/45 from 63/49

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 7/45

63/49 - 7/45 is 356/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
63/49 = 63 × 45/49 × 45 = 2835/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
7/45 = 7 × 49/45 × 49 = 343/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/2205 - 343/2205 = 2835 - 343/2205 = 2492/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 356/315
In mixed form: 141/315

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