Subtract 1/54 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1/54
90/6 - 1/54 is 809/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
90/6 = 90 × 9/6 × 9 = 810/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/54 - 1/54 = 810 - 1/54 = 809/54 - In mixed form: 1453/54
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