Subtract 4/10 from 14/54, Solve 14/54

Subtract 4/10 from 14/54

14/54 - 4/10 is -19/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/270 - 108/270 = 70 - 108/270 = -38/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/135

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