Subtract 54/15 from 14/18
1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 3 9/15
14/18 - 54/15 is -127/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
54/15 = 54 × 6/15 × 6 = 324/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/90 - 324/90 = 70 - 324/90 = -254/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/45
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