Subtract 7/54 from 49/36
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 7/54
49/36 - 7/54 is 133/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/108 - 14/108 = 147 - 14/108 = 133/108 - In mixed form: 125/108
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