Subtract 56/54 from 14/36
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 2/54
14/36 - 56/54 is -35/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
56/54 = 56 × 2/54 × 2 = 112/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/108 - 112/108 = 42 - 112/108 = -70/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/54
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