Subtract 35/80 from 14/54
14/54 - 35/80 is -77/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
14/54 = 14 × 40/54 × 40 = 560/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
35/80 = 35 × 27/80 × 27 = 945/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2160 - 945/2160 = 560 - 945/2160 = -385/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/432
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