Subtract 42/54 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 42/54
6/2 - 42/54 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/54 - 42/54 = 162 - 42/54 = 120/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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