Subtract 6/54 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 6/54
84/5 - 6/54 is 751/45.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 54/5 × 54 = 4536/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/270 - 30/270 = 4536 - 30/270 = 4506/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 751/45
- In mixed form: 1631/45
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