Subtract 21/4 from 54/3
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 5 1/4
54/3 - 21/4 is 51/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
54/3 = 54 × 4/3 × 4 = 216/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
21/4 = 21 × 3/4 × 3 = 63/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/12 - 63/12 = 216 - 63/12 = 153/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/4
- In mixed form: 123/4
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