Subtract 12/3 from 15/54
1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 4 0/3
15/54 - 12/3 is -67/18.
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,
12/3 = 12 × 18/3 × 18 = 216/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/54 - 216/54 = 15 - 216/54 = -201/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/18
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