Subtract 5/15 from 3/54
3/54 - 5/15 is -5/18.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
5/15 = 5 × 18/15 × 18 = 90/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/270 - 90/270 = 15 - 90/270 = -75/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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