Subtract 14/45 from 54/21
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 14/45
54/21 - 14/45 is 712/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
54/21 = 54 × 15/21 × 15 = 810/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/315 - 98/315 = 810 - 98/315 = 712/315 - In mixed form: 282/315
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