Subtract 49/54 from 3/14
3/14 - 49/54 is -131/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
3/14 = 3 × 27/14 × 27 = 81/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
49/54 = 49 × 7/54 × 7 = 343/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/378 - 343/378 = 81 - 343/378 = -262/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/189
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