Subtract 15/4 from 6/54
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 3 3/4
6/54 - 15/4 is -131/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/108 - 405/108 = 12 - 405/108 = -393/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/36
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