Subtract 4/54 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 4/54
35/30 - 4/54 is 59/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/270 - 20/270 = 315 - 20/270 = 295/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/54
- In mixed form: 15/54
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