Subtract 80/54 from 2/15, Solve 2/15

Subtract 80/54 from 2/15

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

2/15 - 80/54 is -182/135.

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,
80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 400/270 = 36 - 400/270 = -364/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -182/135

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