Subtract 35/18 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 1 17/18
54/15 - 35/18 is 149/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
54/15 = 54 × 6/15 × 6 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/90 - 175/90 = 324 - 175/90 = 149/90 - In mixed form: 159/90
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