Subtract 8/54 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 8/54
36/5 - 8/54 is 952/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
36/5 = 36 × 54/5 × 54 = 1944/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/270 - 40/270 = 1944 - 40/270 = 1904/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 952/135
- In mixed form: 77/135
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