Subtract 9/21 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 9/21
54/30 - 9/21 is 48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/210 - 90/210 = 378 - 90/210 = 288/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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