Subtract 4/54 from 2/10
2/10 - 4/54 is 17/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/270 - 20/270 = 54 - 20/270 = 34/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/135
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