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Subtract 6/15 from 45/54

45/54 - 6/15 is 13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/270 - 108/270 = 225 - 108/270 = 117/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/30

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