Subtract 49/54 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 49/54
45/9 - 49/54 is 221/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
45/9 = 45 × 6/9 × 6 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 49/54 = 270 - 49/54 = 221/54 - In mixed form: 45/54
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