Subtract 3/84 from 54/2, Solve 27 0/2

Subtract 3/84 from 54/2

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/84

54/2 - 3/84 is 755/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
54/2 = 54 × 42/2 × 42 = 2268/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/84 - 3/84 = 2268 - 3/84 = 2265/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 755/28
In mixed form: 2627/28

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