Subtract 7/15 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 7/15
54/14 - 7/15 is 356/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/210 - 98/210 = 810 - 98/210 = 712/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 356/105
- In mixed form: 341/105
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