Subtract 54/84 from 5/9
5/9 - 54/84 is -11/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/252 - 162/252 = 140 - 162/252 = -22/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/126
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