Subtract 10/54 from 14/30
14/30 - 10/54 is 38/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/270 - 50/270 = 126 - 50/270 = 76/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/135
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