Subtract 30/54 from 2/15
2/15 - 30/54 is -19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 150/270 = 36 - 150/270 = -114/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45
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