Subtract 28/54 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 28/54
14/3 - 28/54 is 112/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
14/3 = 14 × 18/3 × 18 = 252/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/54 - 28/54 = 252 - 28/54 = 224/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/27
- In mixed form: 44/27
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