Subtract 15/45 from 8/14
8/14 - 15/45 is 5/21.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/630 - 210/630 = 360 - 210/630 = 150/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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