Subtract 32/54 from 14/20
14/20 - 32/54 is 29/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
14/20 = 14 × 27/20 × 27 = 378/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
32/54 = 32 × 10/54 × 10 = 320/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/540 - 320/540 = 378 - 320/540 = 58/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/270
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