Subtract 15/54 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 15/54
60/18 - 15/54 is 55/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
60/18 = 60 × 3/18 × 3 = 180/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/54 - 15/54 = 180 - 15/54 = 165/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
- In mixed form: 31/18
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