Subtract 36/54 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 36/54
27/5 - 36/54 is 71/15.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/270 - 180/270 = 1458 - 180/270 = 1278/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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