Subtract 72/54 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 18/54
42/3 - 72/54 is 38/3.
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,
72/54 = 72 × 1/54 × 1 = 72/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/54 - 72/54 = 756 - 72/54 = 684/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/3
- In mixed form: 122/3
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