Subtract 54/84 from 1/3
1/3 - 54/84 is -13/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/84 - 54/84 = 28 - 54/84 = -26/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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