Subtract 6/4 from 30/54
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 1 2/4
30/54 - 6/4 is -17/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/108 - 162/108 = 60 - 162/108 = -102/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18
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