Subtract 9/90 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/90
54/18 - 9/90 is 29/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 9/90 = 270 - 9/90 = 261/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/10
- In mixed form: 29/10
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