Subtract 42/54 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 42/54
10/2 - 42/54 is 38/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 42/54 = 270 - 42/54 = 228/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
- In mixed form: 42/9
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