Subtract 14/27 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 14/27
45/2 - 14/27 is 1187/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
45/2 = 45 × 27/2 × 27 = 1215/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/54 - 28/54 = 1215 - 28/54 = 1187/54 - In mixed form: 2153/54
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