Subtract 5/54 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 5/54
48/5 - 5/54 is 2567/270.
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,
48/5 = 48 × 54/5 × 54 = 2592/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/270 - 25/270 = 2592 - 25/270 = 2567/270 - In mixed form: 9137/270
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