Subtract 5/54 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 5/54
7/5 - 5/54 is 353/270.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 25/270 = 378 - 25/270 = 353/270 - In mixed form: 183/270
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