Subtract 54/42 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 12/42
9/2 - 54/42 is 45/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
9/2 = 9 × 21/2 × 21 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
54/42 = 54 × 1/42 × 1 = 54/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 54/42 = 189 - 54/42 = 135/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
- In mixed form: 33/14
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