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Subtract 42/54 from 28/3

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 42/54

28/3 - 42/54 is 77/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    28/3 = 28 × 18/3 × 18 = 504/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/54 - 42/54 = 504 - 42/54 = 462/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/9
  6. In mixed form: 85/9

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