Subtract 54/72 from 2/45
2/45 - 54/72 is -127/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/360 - 270/360 = 16 - 270/360 = -254/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/180
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