Subtract 8/90 from 54/45
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 8/90
54/45 - 8/90 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/90 - 8/90 = 108 - 8/90 = 100/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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