Subtract 5/54 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 5/54
15/9 - 5/54 is 85/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
15/9 = 15 × 6/9 × 6 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/54 - 5/54 = 90 - 5/54 = 85/54 - In mixed form: 131/54
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