Subtract 1/84 from 7/54
7/54 - 1/84 is 89/756.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
7/54 = 7 × 14/54 × 14 = 98/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
1/84 = 1 × 9/84 × 9 = 9/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/756 - 9/756 = 98 - 9/756 = 89/756
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