Subtract 40/54 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 40/54
42/3 - 40/54 is 358/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
42/3 = 42 × 18/3 × 18 = 756/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/54 - 40/54 = 756 - 40/54 = 716/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 358/27
- In mixed form: 137/27
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