Subtract 3/30 from 60/54
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 3/30
60/54 - 3/30 is 91/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/270 - 27/270 = 300 - 27/270 = 273/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/90
- In mixed form: 11/90
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