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Subtract 9/4 from 1/54

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 2 1/4

1/54 - 9/4 is -241/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/108 - 243/108 = 2 - 243/108 = -241/108

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