Subtract 40/54 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 40/54
98/5 - 40/54 is 2546/135.
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,
98/5 = 98 × 54/5 × 54 = 5292/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5292/270 - 200/270 = 5292 - 200/270 = 5092/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2546/135
- In mixed form: 18116/135
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