Subtract 6/90 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 6/90
54/6 - 6/90 is 134/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
54/6 = 54 × 15/6 × 15 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 6/90 = 810 - 6/90 = 804/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/15
- In mixed form: 814/15
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