Subtract 1/54 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1/54
90/9 - 1/54 is 539/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
90/9 = 90 × 6/9 × 6 = 540/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/54 - 1/54 = 540 - 1/54 = 539/54 - In mixed form: 953/54
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