Subtract 8/54 from 14/36
14/36 - 8/54 is 13/54.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/108 - 16/108 = 42 - 16/108 = 26/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/54
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