Subtract 5/15 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 5/15
54/2 - 5/15 is 80/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
54/2 = 54 × 15/2 × 15 = 810/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/30 - 10/30 = 810 - 10/30 = 800/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/3
- In mixed form: 262/3
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