Subtract 45/54 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 45/54
70/30 - 45/54 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/270 - 225/270 = 630 - 225/270 = 405/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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