Subtract 18/30 from 10/54
10/54 - 18/30 is -56/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/270 - 162/270 = 50 - 162/270 = -112/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/135
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