Subtract 60/14 from 54/3
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/14
54/3 - 60/14 is 96/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
54/3 = 54 × 14/3 × 14 = 756/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
60/14 = 60 × 3/14 × 3 = 180/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/42 - 180/42 = 756 - 180/42 = 576/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/7
- In mixed form: 135/7
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