Subtract 30/54 from 12/90
12/90 - 30/54 is -19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
12/90 = 12 × 3/90 × 3 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 150/270 = 36 - 150/270 = -114/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45
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