Subtract 15/54 from 84/72
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 15/54
84/72 - 15/54 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
84/72 = 84 × 3/72 × 3 = 252/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/216 - 60/216 = 252 - 60/216 = 192/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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