Subtract 14/45 from 98/7, Solve 14 0/7

Subtract 14/45 from 98/7

1^st number: 14 0/7, 2^nd number: 14/45

98/7 - 14/45 is 616/45.

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,
98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/315 - 98/315 = 4410 - 98/315 = 4312/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 616/45
In mixed form: 1331/45

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