Subtract 15/54 from 2/35
2/35 - 15/54 is -139/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
15/54 = 15 × 35/54 × 35 = 525/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1890 - 525/1890 = 108 - 525/1890 = -417/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/630
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