Subtract 3/54 from 30/36
30/36 - 3/54 is 7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/108 - 6/108 = 90 - 6/108 = 84/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9
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