Subtract 15/21 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 15/21
54/9 - 15/21 is 37/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
54/9 = 54 × 7/9 × 7 = 378/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
15/21 = 15 × 3/21 × 3 = 45/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/63 - 45/63 = 378 - 45/63 = 333/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/7
- In mixed form: 52/7
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