Subtract 54/18 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 3 0/18
15/10 - 54/18 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 270/90 = 135 - 270/90 = -135/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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