Subtract 3/35 from 14/54
14/54 - 3/35 is 164/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
3/35 = 3 × 54/35 × 54 = 162/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1890 - 162/1890 = 490 - 162/1890 = 328/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/945
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