Subtract 18/54 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 18/54
30/6 - 18/54 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 18/54 = 270 - 18/54 = 252/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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