Subtract 6/54 from 16/30
16/30 - 6/54 is 19/45.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/270 - 30/270 = 144 - 30/270 = 114/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/45
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