Subtract 14/54 from 30/42
30/42 - 14/54 is 86/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
30/42 = 30 × 9/42 × 9 = 270/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/378 - 98/378 = 270 - 98/378 = 172/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/189
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