Subtract 54/81 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 54/81
36/5 - 54/81 is 98/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
36/5 = 36 × 81/5 × 81 = 2916/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
54/81 = 54 × 5/81 × 5 = 270/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2916/405 - 270/405 = 2916 - 270/405 = 2646/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
- In mixed form: 68/15
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