Subtract 15/40 from 10/54
10/54 - 15/40 is -41/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
10/54 = 10 × 20/54 × 20 = 200/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
15/40 = 15 × 27/40 × 27 = 405/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1080 - 405/1080 = 200 - 405/1080 = -205/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/216
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