Subtract 18/54 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 18/54
9/2 - 18/54 is 25/6.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 27/2 × 27 = 243/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/54 - 18/54 = 243 - 18/54 = 225/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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