Subtract 4/28 from 9/54
9/54 - 4/28 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
9/54 = 9 × 14/54 × 14 = 126/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
4/28 = 4 × 27/28 × 27 = 108/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/756 - 108/756 = 126 - 108/756 = 18/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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