Subtract 6/15 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 6/15
54/9 - 6/15 is 28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
6/15 = 6 × 3/15 × 3 = 18/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 18/45 = 270 - 18/45 = 252/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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