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Subtract 4/54 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 4/54

7/5 - 4/54 is 179/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/270 - 20/270 = 378 - 20/270 = 358/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/135
  6. In mixed form: 144/135

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