Subtract 49/54 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 49/54
45/18 - 49/54 is 43/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/54 - 49/54 = 135 - 49/54 = 86/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/27
- In mixed form: 116/27
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