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Subtract 30/54 from 90/6

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 30/54

90/6 - 30/54 is 130/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    90/6 = 90 × 9/6 × 9 = 810/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/54 - 30/54 = 810 - 30/54 = 780/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/9
  6. In mixed form: 144/9

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