Subtract 9/36 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 9/36
54/15 - 9/36 is 67/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
54/15 = 54 × 12/15 × 12 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/180 - 45/180 = 648 - 45/180 = 603/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/20
- In mixed form: 37/20
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