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