Subtract 4/54 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 4/54
90/5 - 4/54 is 484/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
90/5 = 90 × 54/5 × 54 = 4860/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/270 - 20/270 = 4860 - 20/270 = 4840/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 484/27
- In mixed form: 1725/27
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