Subtract 54/30 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 24/30
14/9 - 54/30 is -11/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/90 - 162/90 = 140 - 162/90 = -22/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/45
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