Subtract 42/54 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 42/54
54/15 - 42/54 is 127/45.
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,
54/15 = 54 × 18/15 × 18 = 972/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/270 - 210/270 = 972 - 210/270 = 762/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/45
- In mixed form: 237/45
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