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Subtract 54/28 from 42/2

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 26/28

42/2 - 54/28 is 267/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    42/2 = 42 × 14/2 × 14 = 588/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    54/28 = 54 × 1/28 × 1 = 54/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/28 - 54/28 = 588 - 54/28 = 534/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/14
  6. In mixed form: 191/14

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