Subtract 7/54 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/54
42/9 - 7/54 is 245/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/54 - 7/54 = 252 - 7/54 = 245/54 - In mixed form: 429/54
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