Subtract 21/54 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 21/54
49/5 - 21/54 is 847/90.
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,
49/5 = 49 × 54/5 × 54 = 2646/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/270 - 105/270 = 2646 - 105/270 = 2541/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 847/90
- In mixed form: 937/90
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