Subtract 2/54 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 2/54
42/28 - 2/54 is 79/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
42/28 = 42 × 27/28 × 27 = 1134/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/756 - 28/756 = 1134 - 28/756 = 1106/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/54
- In mixed form: 125/54
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