Subtract 7/8 from 3/54
3/54 - 7/8 is -59/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/216 - 189/216 = 12 - 189/216 = -177/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/72
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