Subtract 3/54 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3/54
40/5 - 3/54 is 143/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
40/5 = 40 × 54/5 × 54 = 2160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/270 - 15/270 = 2160 - 15/270 = 2145/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/18
- In mixed form: 717/18
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