Subtract 8/54 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 8/54
14/10 - 8/54 is 169/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 40/270 = 378 - 40/270 = 338/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/135
- In mixed form: 134/135
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