Subtract 42/54 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 42/54
96/6 - 42/54 is 137/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
96/6 = 96 × 9/6 × 9 = 864/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/54 - 42/54 = 864 - 42/54 = 822/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/9
- In mixed form: 152/9
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