Subtract 8/54 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/54
5/2 - 8/54 is 127/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/54 - 8/54 = 135 - 8/54 = 127/54 - In mixed form: 219/54
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