Subtract 18/40 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 18/40
54/15 - 18/40 is 63/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/120 - 54/120 = 432 - 54/120 = 378/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
- In mixed form: 33/20
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