Subtract 6/18 from 3/54
3/54 - 6/18 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/54 - 18/54 = 3 - 18/54 = -15/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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