Subtract 5/27 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 5/27
54/9 - 5/27 is 157/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
54/9 = 54 × 3/9 × 3 = 162/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
5/27 = 5 × 1/27 × 1 = 5/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/27 - 5/27 = 162 - 5/27 = 157/27 - In mixed form: 522/27
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