Subtract 75/35 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 2 5/35
54/14 - 75/35 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/70 - 150/70 = 270 - 150/70 = 120/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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