Subtract 5/54 from 42/49
42/49 - 5/54 is 289/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
42/49 = 42 × 54/49 × 54 = 2268/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2646 - 245/2646 = 2268 - 245/2646 = 2023/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/378
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