Subtract 6/45 from 9/14
9/14 - 6/45 is 107/210.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/630 - 84/630 = 405 - 84/630 = 321/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/210
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