Subtract 48/54 from 15/30
15/30 - 48/54 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/270 - 240/270 = 135 - 240/270 = -105/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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