Subtract 9/54 from 1/30
1/30 - 9/54 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
1/30 = 1 × 9/30 × 9 = 9/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/270 - 45/270 = 9 - 45/270 = -36/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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