Subtract 27/54 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 27/54
7/5 - 27/54 is 9/10.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 135/270 = 378 - 135/270 = 243/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10
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