Subtract 6/12 from 15/54
15/54 - 6/12 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/108 - 54/108 = 30 - 54/108 = -24/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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