Subtract 42/54 from 14/35
14/35 - 42/54 is -17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
14/35 = 14 × 54/35 × 54 = 756/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1890 - 1470/1890 = 756 - 1470/1890 = -714/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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