Subtract 6/9 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 6/9
54/2 - 6/9 is 79/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
54/2 = 54 × 9/2 × 9 = 486/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/18 - 12/18 = 486 - 12/18 = 474/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/3
- In mixed form: 261/3
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