Subtract 18/54 from 9/15
9/15 - 18/54 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
9/15 = 9 × 18/15 × 18 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/270 - 90/270 = 162 - 90/270 = 72/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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