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Subtract 18/54 from 32/15

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 18/54

32/15 - 18/54 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    32/15 = 32 × 18/15 × 18 = 576/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/270 - 90/270 = 576 - 90/270 = 486/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  6. In mixed form: 14/5

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