Subtract 49/4 from 3/54
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 12 1/4
3/54 - 49/4 is -439/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
49/4 = 49 × 27/4 × 27 = 1323/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/108 - 1323/108 = 6 - 1323/108 = -1317/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -439/36
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