Subtract 1/54 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1/54
15/5 - 1/54 is 161/54.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 54/5 × 54 = 810/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/270 - 5/270 = 810 - 5/270 = 805/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/54
- In mixed form: 253/54
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