Subtract 4/54 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/54
72 - 454 is 18554.
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,
72 = 7 × 272 × 27 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
454 = 4 × 154 × 1 = 454 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18954 - 454 = 189 - 454 = 18554 - In mixed form: 32354
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