Subtract 49/54 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 49/54
4/2 - 49/54 is 59/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
4/2 = 4 × 27/2 × 27 = 108/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/54 - 49/54 = 108 - 49/54 = 59/54 - In mixed form: 15/54
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