Subtract 16/54 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 16/54
15/5 - 16/54 is 73/27.
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,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/270 - 80/270 = 810 - 80/270 = 730/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/27
- In mixed form: 219/27
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