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Subtract 15/35 from 10/54

10/54 - 15/35 is -46/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    15/35 = 15 × 54/35 × 54 = 810/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/1890 - 810/1890 = 350 - 810/1890 = -460/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/189

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