Subtract 45/54 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 45/54
90/3 - 45/54 is 175/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
90/3 = 90 × 18/3 × 18 = 1620/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/54 - 45/54 = 1620 - 45/54 = 1575/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/6
- In mixed form: 291/6
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