Subtract 42/36 from 1/54
1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 1 6/36
1/54 - 42/36 is -31/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/108 - 126/108 = 2 - 126/108 = -124/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/27
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