Subtract 1/54 from 1/45
1/45 - 1/54 is 1/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
1/45 = 1 × 6/45 × 6 = 6/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/270 - 5/270 = 6 - 5/270 = 1/270
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