Subtract 15/21 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 15/21
54/28 - 15/21 is 17/14.
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,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/84 - 60/84 = 162 - 60/84 = 102/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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