Subtract 7/3 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 2 1/3
54/4 - 7/3 is 67/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
7/3 = 7 × 4/3 × 4 = 28/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/12 - 28/12 = 162 - 28/12 = 134/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/6
- In mixed form: 111/6
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