Subtract 18/54 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/54
42/15 - 18/54 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
42/15 = 42 × 18/15 × 18 = 756/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/270 - 90/270 = 756 - 90/270 = 666/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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