Subtract 2/54 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2/54
50/30 - 2/54 is 44/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/270 - 10/270 = 450 - 10/270 = 440/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/27
- In mixed form: 117/27
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