Subtract 14/81 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 14/81
54/40 - 14/81 is 1907/1620.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
54/40 = 54 × 81/40 × 81 = 4374/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
14/81 = 14 × 40/81 × 40 = 560/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/3240 - 560/3240 = 4374 - 560/3240 = 3814/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1907/1620
- In mixed form: 1287/1620
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