Subtract 14/54 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 14/54
54/5 - 14/54 is 1423/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
54/5 = 54 × 54/5 × 54 = 2916/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2916/270 - 70/270 = 2916 - 70/270 = 2846/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1423/135
- In mixed form: 1073/135
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