Subtract 15/54 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 15/54
40/8 - 15/54 is 85/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
40/8 = 40 × 27/8 × 27 = 1080/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/216 - 60/216 = 1080 - 60/216 = 1020/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/18
- In mixed form: 413/18
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