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Subtract 16/54 from 36/15

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 16/54

36/15 - 16/54 is 284/135.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 18/15 × 18 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/270 - 80/270 = 648 - 80/270 = 568/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/135
  6. In mixed form: 214/135

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