Subtract 42/45 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 42/45
72/14 - 42/45 is 442/105.
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,
72/14 = 72 × 45/14 × 45 = 3240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/630 - 588/630 = 3240 - 588/630 = 2652/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 442/105
- In mixed form: 422/105
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