Subtract 6/54 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 6/54
72/45 - 6/54 is 67/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
72/45 = 72 × 6/45 × 6 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/270 - 30/270 = 432 - 30/270 = 402/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/45
- In mixed form: 122/45
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