Subtract 72/54 from 54/3
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 1 18/54
54/3 - 72/54 is 50/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
54/3 = 54 × 18/3 × 18 = 972/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
72/54 = 72 × 1/54 × 1 = 72/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/54 - 72/54 = 972 - 72/54 = 900/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
- In mixed form: 162/3
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