Subtract 90/54 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 36/54
40/3 - 90/54 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
40/3 = 40 × 18/3 × 18 = 720/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
90/54 = 90 × 1/54 × 1 = 90/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/54 - 90/54 = 720 - 90/54 = 630/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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