Subtract 4/54 from 14/25
14/25 - 4/54 is 328/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
14/25 = 14 × 54/25 × 54 = 756/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1350 - 100/1350 = 756 - 100/1350 = 656/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/675
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