Subtract 9/54 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 9/54
15/3 - 9/54 is 29/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
15/3 = 15 × 18/3 × 18 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
9/54 = 9 × 1/54 × 1 = 9/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 9/54 = 270 - 9/54 = 261/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/6
- In mixed form: 45/6
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