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Subtract 1/54 from 90/5

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 1/54

90/5 - 1/54 is 971/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    90/5 = 90 × 54/5 × 54 = 4860/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4860/270 - 5/270 = 4860 - 5/270 = 4855/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 971/54
  6. In mixed form: 1753/54

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