Subtract 8/54 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 8/54
18/15 - 8/54 is 142/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
18/15 = 18 × 18/15 × 18 = 324/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/270 - 40/270 = 324 - 40/270 = 284/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/135
- In mixed form: 17/135
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