Subtract 2/84 from 49/54
49/54 - 2/84 is 167/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
49/54 = 49 × 14/54 × 14 = 686/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/756 - 18/756 = 686 - 18/756 = 668/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/189
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