Subtract 84/54 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 30/54
60/5 - 84/54 is 94/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
60/5 = 60 × 54/5 × 54 = 3240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/270 - 420/270 = 3240 - 420/270 = 2820/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/9
- In mixed form: 104/9
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