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Subtract 7/54 from 42/4

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 7/54

42/4 - 7/54 is 280/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    42/4 = 42 × 27/4 × 27 = 1134/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/108 - 14/108 = 1134 - 14/108 = 1120/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/27
  6. In mixed form: 1010/27

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