Subtract 54/30 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 24/30
27/5 - 54/30 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
27/5 = 27 × 6/5 × 6 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/30 - 54/30 = 162 - 54/30 = 108/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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