Subtract 42/54 from 2/30
2/30 - 42/54 is -32/45.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/270 - 210/270 = 18 - 210/270 = -192/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/45
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