Subtract 54/45 from 9/30
1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 1 9/45
9/30 - 54/45 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 108/90 = 27 - 108/90 = -81/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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