Subtract 2/3 from 7/54
7/54 - 2/3 is -29/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
2/3 = 2 × 18/3 × 18 = 36/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/54 - 36/54 = 7 - 36/54 = -29/54
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