Subtract 6/54 from 5/45
5/45 - 6/54 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 30/270 = 30 - 30/270 = 0/270 - The answer is 0
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