Subtract 8/90 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 8/90
54/15 - 8/90 is 158/45.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/90 - 8/90 = 324 - 8/90 = 316/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/45
- In mixed form: 323/45
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