Subtract 8/54 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 8/54
15/4 - 8/54 is 389/108.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/108 - 16/108 = 405 - 16/108 = 389/108 - In mixed form: 365/108
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