Subtract 5/54 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/54
35/30 - 5/54 is 29/27.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/270 - 25/270 = 315 - 25/270 = 290/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/27
- In mixed form: 12/27
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