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Subtract 30/54 from 84/90

84/90 - 30/54 is 17/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    84/90 = 84 × 3/90 × 3 = 252/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/270 - 150/270 = 252 - 150/270 = 102/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45

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