Subtract 15/54 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 15/54
32/3 - 15/54 is 187/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
32/3 = 32 × 18/3 × 18 = 576/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/54 - 15/54 = 576 - 15/54 = 561/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/18
- In mixed form: 107/18
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