Subtract 15/54 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 15/54
10/4 - 15/54 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/108 - 30/108 = 270 - 30/108 = 240/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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