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Subtract 10/54 from 2/45

2/45 - 10/54 is -19/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/270 - 50/270 = 12 - 50/270 = -38/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/135

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