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Subtract 14/54 from 28/8

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 14/54

28/8 - 14/54 is 175/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    28/8 = 28 × 27/8 × 27 = 756/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/216 - 56/216 = 756 - 56/216 = 700/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/54
  6. In mixed form: 313/54

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