Subtract 45/14 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3 3/14
95 - 4514 is -9970.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
95 = 9 × 145 × 14 = 12670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4514 = 45 × 514 × 5 = 22570 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12670 - 22570 = 126 - 22570 = -9970
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