Subtract 18/30 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 18/30
54/18 - 18/30 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 54/90 = 270 - 54/90 = 216/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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