Subtract 54/70 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 54/70
36/14 - 54/70 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/70 - 54/70 = 180 - 54/70 = 126/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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