Subtract 6/54 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/54
8/2 - 6/54 is 35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/54 - 6/54 = 216 - 6/54 = 210/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
- In mixed form: 38/9
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