Subtract 18/10 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 1 8/10
54/14 - 18/10 is 72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/70 - 126/70 = 270 - 126/70 = 144/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
- In mixed form: 22/35
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