Subtract 2/54 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2/54
45/8 - 2/54 is 1207/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/216 - 8/216 = 1215 - 8/216 = 1207/216 - In mixed form: 5127/216
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