Subtract 18/48 from 54/84
54/84 - 18/48 is 15/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
54/84 = 54 × 4/84 × 4 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/336 - 126/336 = 216 - 126/336 = 90/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56
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