Subtract 49/90 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 49/90
54/15 - 49/90 is 55/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
54/15 = 54 × 6/15 × 6 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/90 - 49/90 = 324 - 49/90 = 275/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
- In mixed form: 31/18
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