Subtract 54/18 from 16/30
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 3 0/18
16/30 - 54/18 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/90 - 270/90 = 48 - 270/90 = -222/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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