Subtract 30/90 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 30/90
54/9 - 30/90 is 17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 30/90 = 540 - 30/90 = 510/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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