Subtract 2/21 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 2/21
54/36 - 2/21 is 59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
2/21 = 2 × 12/21 × 12 = 24/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/252 - 24/252 = 378 - 24/252 = 354/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/42
- In mixed form: 117/42
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