Subtract 15/45 from 14/54, Solve 14/54

Subtract 15/45 from 14/54

14/54 - 15/45 is -2/27.

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,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
15/45 = 15 × 6/45 × 6 = 90/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/270 - 90/270 = 70 - 90/270 = -20/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/27

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