Subtract 54/8 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 6 6/8
90/2 - 54/8 is 153/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
90/2 = 90 × 4/2 × 4 = 360/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
54/8 = 54 × 1/8 × 1 = 54/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/8 - 54/8 = 360 - 54/8 = 306/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/4
- In mixed form: 381/4
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