Subtract 18/54 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 18/54
30/5 - 18/54 is 17/3.
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,
30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/270 - 90/270 = 1620 - 90/270 = 1530/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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