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