Answers

Subtract 24/54 from 90/45

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 24/54

90/45 - 24/54 is 14/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   90/45 = 90 × 6/45 × 6 = 540/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/270 - 120/270 = 540 - 120/270 = 420/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
6. In mixed form: 15/9

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