Subtract 6/54 from 6/36
6/36 - 6/54 is 1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
6/36 = 6 × 3/36 × 3 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/108 - 12/108 = 18 - 12/108 = 6/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18
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