Subtract 8/54 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 8/54
35/30 - 8/54 is 55/54.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/270 - 40/270 = 315 - 40/270 = 275/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/54
- In mixed form: 11/54
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