Subtract 6/28 from 7/54
7/54 - 6/28 is -16/189.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 14/54 × 14 = 98/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
6/28 = 6 × 27/28 × 27 = 162/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/756 - 162/756 = 98 - 162/756 = -64/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/189
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