Subtract 9/28 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/28
54/18 - 9/28 is 75/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
54/18 = 54 × 14/18 × 14 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/252 - 81/252 = 756 - 81/252 = 675/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/28
- In mixed form: 219/28
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