Subtract 5/54 from 6/28
6/28 - 5/54 is 23/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/756 - 70/756 = 162 - 70/756 = 92/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/189
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