Subtract 12/30 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 12/30
54/9 - 12/30 is 28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
54/9 = 54 × 10/9 × 10 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 36/90 = 540 - 36/90 = 504/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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