Subtract 42/54 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 42/54
84/6 - 42/54 is 119/9.
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,
84/6 = 84 × 9/6 × 9 = 756/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/54 - 42/54 = 756 - 42/54 = 714/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/9
- In mixed form: 132/9
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