Subtract 10/21 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 10/21
54/28 - 10/21 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
10/21 = 10 × 4/21 × 4 = 40/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/84 - 40/84 = 162 - 40/84 = 122/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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