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Subtract 12/15 from 1/54

1/54 - 12/15 is -211/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    12/15 = 12 × 18/15 × 18 = 216/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/270 - 216/270 = 5 - 216/270 = -211/270

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