Subtract 27/36 from 14/54
14/54 - 27/36 is -53/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 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 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/108 - 81/108 = 28 - 81/108 = -53/108
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