Subtract 18/4 from 14/54
1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 4 2/4
14/54 - 18/4 is -229/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
14/54 = 14 × 2/54 × 2 = 28/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/108 - 486/108 = 28 - 486/108 = -458/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/54
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