Subtract 36/5 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 7 1/5
54/6 - 36/5 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/30 - 216/30 = 270 - 216/30 = 54/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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