Subtract 28/54 from 24/15
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 28/54
24/15 - 28/54 is 146/135.
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,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/270 - 140/270 = 432 - 140/270 = 292/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/135
- In mixed form: 111/135
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