Subtract 2/30 from 54/48
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 2/30
54/48 - 2/30 is 127/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/240 - 16/240 = 270 - 16/240 = 254/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/120
- In mixed form: 17/120
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