Subtract 48/84 from 5/54
5/54 - 48/84 is -181/378.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
48/84 = 48 × 9/84 × 9 = 432/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/756 - 432/756 = 70 - 432/756 = -362/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/378
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