Subtract 4/54 from 5/7
5/7 - 4/54 is 121/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
5/7 = 5 × 54/7 × 54 = 270/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
4/54 = 4 × 7/54 × 7 = 28/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/378 - 28/378 = 270 - 28/378 = 242/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/189
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