Subtract 7/54 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 7/54
9/5 - 7/54 is 451/270.
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,
9/5 = 9 × 54/5 × 54 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/270 - 35/270 = 486 - 35/270 = 451/270 - In mixed form: 1181/270
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