Subtract 49/54 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 49/54
45/6 - 49/54 is 178/27.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 9/6 × 9 = 405/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/54 - 49/54 = 405 - 49/54 = 356/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/27
- In mixed form: 616/27
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