Subtract 7/54 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 7/54
54/30 - 7/54 is 451/270.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/270 - 35/270 = 486 - 35/270 = 451/270 - In mixed form: 1181/270
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