Subtract 5/90 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 5/90
56/27 - 5/90 is 109/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/270 - 15/270 = 560 - 15/270 = 545/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/54
- In mixed form: 21/54
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