Subtract 14/54 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 14/54
45/25 - 14/54 is 208/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
45/25 = 45 × 54/25 × 54 = 2430/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1350 - 350/1350 = 2430 - 350/1350 = 2080/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/135
- In mixed form: 173/135
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