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Subtract 2/54 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2/54

42/8 - 2/54 is 563/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    42/8 = 42 × 27/8 × 27 = 1134/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/216 - 8/216 = 1134 - 8/216 = 1126/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/108
  6. In mixed form: 523/108

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