Subtract 18/15 from 6/54
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 3/15
6/54 - 18/15 is -49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
18/15 = 18 × 18/15 × 18 = 324/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 324/270 = 30 - 324/270 = -294/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/45
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