Subtract 90/6 from 54/90
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 15 0/6
54/90 - 90/6 is -72/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 1350/90 = 54 - 1350/90 = -1296/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/5
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