Subtract 2/54 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2/54
30/15 - 2/54 is 53/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
30/15 = 30 × 18/15 × 18 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/270 - 10/270 = 540 - 10/270 = 530/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/27
- In mixed form: 126/27
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