Subtract 9/15 from 54/75
54/75 - 9/15 is 3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
54/75 = 54 × 1/75 × 1 = 54/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/75 - 45/75 = 54 - 45/75 = 9/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/25
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