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Subtract 54/28 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 26/28

42/6 - 54/28 is 71/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/84 - 162/84 = 588 - 162/84 = 426/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/14
  6. In mixed form: 51/14

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