Subtract 7/54 from 6/14
6/14 - 7/54 is 113/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
6/14 = 6 × 27/14 × 27 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
7/54 = 7 × 7/54 × 7 = 49/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/378 - 49/378 = 162 - 49/378 = 113/378
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