Subtract 3/84 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 3/84
54/36 - 3/84 is 41/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/252 - 9/252 = 378 - 9/252 = 369/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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