Subtract 18/7 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 2 4/7
2/54 - 18/7 is -479/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
18/7 = 18 × 54/7 × 54 = 972/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/378 - 972/378 = 14 - 972/378 = -958/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/189
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