Subtract 15/54 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 15/54
28/6 - 15/54 is 79/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
28/6 = 28 × 9/6 × 9 = 252/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/54 - 15/54 = 252 - 15/54 = 237/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/18
- In mixed form: 47/18
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