Subtract 3/4 from 10/54
10/54 - 3/4 is -61/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/108 - 81/108 = 20 - 81/108 = -61/108
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