Subtract 54/45 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 9/45
40/14 - 54/45 is 58/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/630 - 756/630 = 1800 - 756/630 = 1044/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/35
- In mixed form: 123/35
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