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Subtract 3/28 from 1/54

1/54 - 3/28 is -67/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    3/28 = 3 × 27/28 × 27 = 81/756
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/756 - 81/756 = 14 - 81/756 = -67/756

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