Subtract 3/54 from 2/21
2/21 - 3/54 is 5/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
2/21 = 2 × 18/21 × 18 = 36/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/378 - 21/378 = 36 - 21/378 = 15/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/126
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