Subtract 2/54 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 2/54
28/9 - 2/54 is 83/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
28/9 = 28 × 6/9 × 6 = 168/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/54 - 2/54 = 168 - 2/54 = 166/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/27
- In mixed form: 32/27
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