Subtract 14/10 from 12/54
1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 1 4/10
12/54 - 14/10 is -53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/270 - 378/270 = 60 - 378/270 = -318/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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