Subtract 40/81 from 14/54
14/54 - 40/81 is -19/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
14/54 = 14 × 3/54 × 3 = 42/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
40/81 = 40 × 2/81 × 2 = 80/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/162 - 80/162 = 42 - 80/162 = -38/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/81
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