Subtract 15/36 from 3/54
3/54 - 15/36 is -13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/108 - 45/108 = 6 - 45/108 = -39/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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