Subtract 56/54 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 2/54
72/30 - 56/54 is 184/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
72/30 = 72 × 9/30 × 9 = 648/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/270 - 280/270 = 648 - 280/270 = 368/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/135
- In mixed form: 149/135
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