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Subtract 18/54 from 27/5

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 18/54

27/5 - 18/54 is 76/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1458/270 - 90/270 = 1458 - 90/270 = 1368/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/15
  6. In mixed form: 51/15

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