Subtract 20/45 from 9/14
914 - 2045 is 25126.
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,
914 = 9 × 4514 × 45 = 405630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2045 = 20 × 1445 × 14 = 280630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405630 - 280630 = 405 - 280630 = 125630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25126
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