Subtract 36/28 from 5/54
1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 1 8/28
5/54 - 36/28 is -451/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
36/28 = 36 × 27/28 × 27 = 972/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/756 - 972/756 = 70 - 972/756 = -902/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -451/378
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