Subtract 40/54 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 40/54
7/5 - 40/54 is 89/135.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 200/270 = 378 - 200/270 = 178/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/135
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