Subtract 54/6 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 9 0/6
45/18 - 54/6 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
45/18 = 45 × 1/18 × 1 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
54/6 = 54 × 3/6 × 3 = 162/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/18 - 162/18 = 45 - 162/18 = -117/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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