Subtract 54/7 from 1/18
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 7 5/7
1/18 - 54/7 is -965/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
54/7 = 54 × 18/7 × 18 = 972/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/126 - 972/126 = 7 - 972/126 = -965/126
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