Subtract 49/54 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 49/54
21/5 - 49/54 is 889/270.
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,
21/5 = 21 × 54/5 × 54 = 1134/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/270 - 245/270 = 1134 - 245/270 = 889/270 - In mixed form: 379/270
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