Subtract 49/54 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 49/54
54/15 - 49/54 is 727/270.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/270 - 245/270 = 972 - 245/270 = 727/270 - In mixed form: 2187/270
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