Subtract 30/54 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 30/54
90/2 - 30/54 is 400/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
90/2 = 90 × 27/2 × 27 = 2430/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/54 - 30/54 = 2430 - 30/54 = 2400/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/9
- In mixed form: 444/9
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