Subtract 9/5 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 4/5
54/9 - 9/5 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 81/45 = 270 - 81/45 = 189/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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