Subtract 54/45 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 9/45
3/30 - 54/45 is -11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/90 - 108/90 = 9 - 108/90 = -99/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10
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