Subtract 3/30 from 45/54
45/54 - 3/30 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/270 - 27/270 = 225 - 27/270 = 198/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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