Subtract 4/54 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 4/54
7/4 - 4/54 is 181/108.
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,
7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/108 - 8/108 = 189 - 8/108 = 181/108 - In mixed form: 173/108
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