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Subtract 35/45 from 54/14

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 35/45

54/14 - 35/45 is 194/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    54/14 = 54 × 45/14 × 45 = 2430/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2430/630 - 490/630 = 2430 - 490/630 = 1940/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/63
  6. In mixed form: 35/63

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