Subtract 5/54 from 2/30
2/30 - 5/54 is -7/270.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/270 - 25/270 = 18 - 25/270 = -7/270
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