Subtract 2/54 from 27/5, Solve 5 2/5

Subtract 2/54 from 27/5

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

27/5 - 2/54 is 724/135.

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,
27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/270 - 10/270 = 1458 - 10/270 = 1448/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 724/135
In mixed form: 549/135

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