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Subtract 1/54 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1/54

90/2 - 1/54 is 2429/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    90/2 = 90 × 27/2 × 27 = 2430/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2430/54 - 1/54 = 2430 - 1/54 = 2429/54
  5. In mixed form: 4453/54

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