Subtract 8/5 from 30/54
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 1 3/5
30/54 - 8/5 is -47/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
8/5 = 8 × 54/5 × 54 = 432/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/270 - 432/270 = 150 - 432/270 = -282/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/45
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