Subtract 5/54 from 15/72
15/72 - 5/54 is 25/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
15/72 = 15 × 3/72 × 3 = 45/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/216 - 20/216 = 45 - 20/216 = 25/216
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