Subtract 48/30 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 1 18/30
54/14 - 48/30 is 79/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
54/14 = 54 × 15/14 × 15 = 810/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/210 - 336/210 = 810 - 336/210 = 474/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/35
- In mixed form: 29/35
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