Subtract 84/21 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 4 0/21
2/54 - 84/21 is -107/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
84/21 = 84 × 18/21 × 18 = 1512/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/378 - 1512/378 = 14 - 1512/378 = -1498/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/27
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