Subtract 6/54 from 5/8
5/8 - 6/54 is 37/72.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/216 - 24/216 = 135 - 24/216 = 111/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/72
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