Subtract 5/54 from 3/8
3/8 - 5/54 is 61/216.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/216 - 20/216 = 81 - 20/216 = 61/216
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