Subtract 9/25 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 9/25
54/14 - 9/25 is 612/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
9/25 = 9 × 14/25 × 14 = 126/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/350 - 126/350 = 1350 - 126/350 = 1224/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 612/175
- In mixed form: 387/175
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