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