Subtract 6/45 from 63/54
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 6/45
63/54 - 6/45 is 31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/270 - 36/270 = 315 - 36/270 = 279/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
- In mixed form: 11/30
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