Answers

Subtract 40/54 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 40/54

30/6 - 40/54 is 115/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/54 - 40/54 = 270 - 40/54 = 230/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/27
6. In mixed form: 47/27

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