Subtract 1/15 from 2/54
2/54 - 1/15 is -4/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/270 - 18/270 = 10 - 18/270 = -8/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/135
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