Subtract 36/45 from 7/14
7/14 - 36/45 is -3/10.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 45/14 × 45 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
36/45 = 36 × 14/45 × 14 = 504/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 504/630 = 315 - 504/630 = -189/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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