Subtract 3/28 from 6/54
6/54 - 3/28 is 1/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
3/28 = 3 × 27/28 × 27 = 81/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/756 - 81/756 = 84 - 81/756 = 3/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/252
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