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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
28/3 = 28 × 18/3 × 18 = 504/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/54 - 42/54 = 504 - 42/54 = 462/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/9
- In mixed form: 85/9
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