Subtract 54/45 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 1 9/45
75/18 - 54/45 is 89/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/90 - 108/90 = 375 - 108/90 = 267/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/30
- In mixed form: 229/30
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