Subtract 42/54 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 42/54
5/2 - 42/54 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/54 - 42/54 = 135 - 42/54 = 93/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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