Subtract 10/28 from 2/54
2/54 - 10/28 is -121/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
10/28 = 10 × 27/28 × 27 = 270/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/756 - 270/756 = 28 - 270/756 = -242/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/378
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