Subtract 14/84 from 7/45
7/45 - 14/84 is -1/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
14/84 = 14 × 15/84 × 15 = 210/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1260 - 210/1260 = 196 - 210/1260 = -14/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/90
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