Subtract 35/45 from 10/54, Solve 10/54

Subtract 35/45 from 10/54

10/54 - 35/45 is -16/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/270 - 210/270 = 50 - 210/270 = -160/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/27

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