Subtract 8/3 from 54/90
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 2 2/3
54/90 - 8/3 is -31/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
54/90 = 54 × 1/90 × 1 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
8/3 = 8 × 30/3 × 30 = 240/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 240/90 = 54 - 240/90 = -186/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/15
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