Subtract 4/54 from 3/9
3/9 - 4/54 is 7/27.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 6/9 × 6 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/54 - 4/54 = 18 - 4/54 = 14/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/27
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