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Subtract 54/36 from 2/4

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 18/36

2/4 - 54/36 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/36 - 54/36 = 18 - 54/36 = -36/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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