Subtract 36/4 from 7/54
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 9 0/4
7/54 - 36/4 is -479/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
36/4 = 36 × 27/4 × 27 = 972/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/108 - 972/108 = 14 - 972/108 = -958/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/54
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