Subtract 6/54 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 6/54
50/30 - 6/54 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/270 - 30/270 = 450 - 30/270 = 420/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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