Subtract 6/54 from 1/7
1/7 - 6/54 is 2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
1/7 = 1 × 54/7 × 54 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/378 - 42/378 = 54 - 42/378 = 12/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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