Subtract 15/54 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 15/54
50/36 - 15/54 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
50/36 = 50 × 3/36 × 3 = 150/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/108 - 30/108 = 150 - 30/108 = 120/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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