Subtract 16/18 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 16/18
54/30 - 16/18 is 41/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/90 - 80/90 = 162 - 80/90 = 82/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/45
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