Subtract 5/54 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 5/54
72/15 - 5/54 is 1271/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
72/15 = 72 × 18/15 × 18 = 1296/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/270 - 25/270 = 1296 - 25/270 = 1271/270 - In mixed form: 4191/270
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