Subtract 8/15 from 54/18
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 8/15
54/18 - 8/15 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 48/90 = 270 - 48/90 = 222/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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