Subtract 3/8 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 3/8
54/36 - 3/8 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
54/36 = 54 × 2/36 × 2 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 27/72 = 108 - 27/72 = 81/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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