Subtract 3/54 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 3/54
84/9 - 3/54 is 167/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
84/9 = 84 × 6/9 × 6 = 504/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/54 - 3/54 = 504 - 3/54 = 501/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/18
- In mixed form: 95/18
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