Subtract 8/54 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 8/54
49/5 - 8/54 is 1303/135.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/270 - 40/270 = 2646 - 40/270 = 2606/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1303/135
- In mixed form: 988/135
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