Subtract 40/54 from 14/81
14/81 - 40/54 is -46/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
40/54 = 40 × 3/54 × 3 = 120/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/162 - 120/162 = 28 - 120/162 = -92/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/81
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