Subtract 35/45 from 54/3
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 35/45
54/3 - 35/45 is 155/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
54/3 = 54 × 15/3 × 15 = 810/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/45 - 35/45 = 810 - 35/45 = 775/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/9
- In mixed form: 172/9
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