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Subtract 18/15 from 14/54

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 3/15

14/54 - 18/15 is -127/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    18/15 = 18 × 18/15 × 18 = 324/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/270 - 324/270 = 70 - 324/270 = -254/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/135

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