Subtract 14/45 from 81/7
1st number: 11 4/7, 2nd number: 14/45
81/7 - 14/45 is 3547/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
81/7 = 81 × 45/7 × 45 = 3645/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/315 - 98/315 = 3645 - 98/315 = 3547/315 - In mixed form: 1182/315
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