Subtract 84/54 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 1 30/54
72/6 - 84/54 is 94/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
72/6 = 72 × 9/6 × 9 = 648/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
84/54 = 84 × 1/54 × 1 = 84/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/54 - 84/54 = 648 - 84/54 = 564/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/9
- In mixed form: 104/9
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