Subtract 15/54 from 10/90
10/90 - 15/54 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/270 - 75/270 = 30 - 75/270 = -45/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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