Subtract 54/24 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 2 6/24
14/45 - 54/24 is -349/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/360 - 810/360 = 112 - 810/360 = -698/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -349/180
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