Subtract 1/54 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1/54
8/5 - 1/54 is 427/270.
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,
8/5 = 8 × 54/5 × 54 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/270 - 5/270 = 432 - 5/270 = 427/270 - In mixed form: 1157/270
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