Subtract 15/6 from 15/54
1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 2 3/6
15/54 - 15/6 is -20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
15/6 = 15 × 9/6 × 9 = 135/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/54 - 135/54 = 15 - 135/54 = -120/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/9
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