Subtract 9/6 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/6
54/2 - 9/6 is 51/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
54/2 = 54 × 3/2 × 3 = 162/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
9/6 = 9 × 1/6 × 1 = 9/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/6 - 9/6 = 162 - 9/6 = 153/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/2
- In mixed form: 251/2
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