Subtract 63/54 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 9/54
6/9 - 63/54 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
6/9 = 6 × 6/9 × 6 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/54 - 63/54 = 36 - 63/54 = -27/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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