Subtract 72/54 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 18/54
6/4 - 72/54 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/108 - 144/108 = 162 - 144/108 = 18/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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