Subtract 1/8 from 90/54
1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 1/8
90/54 - 1/8 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
90/54 = 90 × 4/54 × 4 = 360/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/216 - 27/216 = 360 - 27/216 = 333/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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