Subtract 5/54 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 5/54
18/8 - 5/54 is 233/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
18/8 = 18 × 27/8 × 27 = 486/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/216 - 20/216 = 486 - 20/216 = 466/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/108
- In mixed form: 217/108
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