Subtract 7/54 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 7/54
18/4 - 7/54 is 118/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/108 - 14/108 = 486 - 14/108 = 472/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/27
- In mixed form: 410/27
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