Subtract 2/54 from 2/4
2/4 - 2/54 is 25/54.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/108 - 4/108 = 54 - 4/108 = 50/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/54
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